Class Descriptions

Please read through our wide variety of dance styles and the many class times we have to fit into your busy schedule. All classes meet once a week.

Creative Movement Children ages 2 1/2 and young 3 - This class is designed for our youngest dancers, introducing them to movement through musical games, songs and dances. Our goal is to have FUN while developing large motor skills, listening skills, body awareness and imagination. This class is independent of parent/guardian. This class will perform in the year-end recital. The class is 30 minutes weekly. Cost is $32.00 a month, plus tax. Children will do one routine for the recital at the Paramount.

Pre-Dance 1 and 2 age 3 and 4 - We feel a comfortable and friendly classroom atmosphere is very important for the little ones. Children are very enthusiastic when we use dancing, singing, and pretending to enhance their creative abilities. Children learn to take directions, count, take turns, and tap and ballet fundamentals. Our child music is peppy and familiar. Beginning ballet steps with stretches, and tumbling. Tap basics. Children are very enthusiastic when we use dancing, singing, and pretending to enhance their creative abilities. This class is 45 minutes weekly. Lesson cost is $42.00 a month, plus tax. Children will do one routine for the recital at the Paramount.

Pre-Dance 3 Age 4 and 5 AK - Dance for beginners or second year students. Class is 45 to 60-minutes depending on age, and consists of tap, ballet, stretching, and occasional tumbling. Children should have a good attention level for this more difficult class. Tap advances quickly and will be faster. Ballet will work on turnout and body placement. Corrections will be made on an individual basis. Children will do 2 routines in the recital. Lesson cost is $42.00 a month, plus tax.

Regular Kindergarten and First Grade - A fast paced class for the beginner or the experienced dancer. Children do a 60-minute class, of tap, ballet, and stretch. Children progress quickly at this age. Children do two recital dances. Lesson cost is $42.00 a month, plus tax.

Mini Movers - A select class for children ages 6 to 8 with a 1 year minimum experience in tap & ballet. Children will have 2 hours of class that consist of tap, ballet/barre, Jazz/Hip Hop, and 30 minutes of class will be devoted to learning a competition dance. They will participate in spring competitions. This class is only with a teacher recommendation.

Second and Third Grade - We offer beginner class as well as other levels for the dancer with experience. Class is 60 minutes long, and consists of tap, ballet, beginning barre, and stretch. See other classes available for this age in lyrical, jazz, hip-hop, tumbling, showstoppers, and musical theater. Lesson cost is $42.00 a month, plus tax.

Intermediate Dance - Classes 75 minutes long, and consist of tap, ballet, beginning barre, and stretch. Different levels are available based on your child's experience and previous progress. For faster advancement we suggest a second class in tumbling for the strength and stretch, as well as classes in lyrical, jazz, hip-hop, or musical theater to round out their dancing progress. Placement in levels is by the instructors. A 60 min. class and lesson cost is $42.00 a month and a 75 minute class and lesson cost is $50.00 a month.

Intermediate Dance - Classes 75 minutes long, and consist of tap, ballet, beginning barre, and stretch. Different levels are available based on your child's experience and previous progress. For faster advancement we suggest a second class in tumbling for the strength and stretch, as well as classes in lyrical, jazz, hip-hop, or musical theater to round out their dancing progress. Placement in levels is by the instructors.

Intermediate/Advanced Dance - This is a great class for the older experienced dancer in the inter/advanced level, ages 10 and up. Teacher approval is needed for this more advanced group. Students transferring from other studios will need a short skill interview to determine if they are ready for this level. You are required to take additional classes for faster advancement. Students transferring from other studios must participate in a short interview to determine if they are ready for this level. This class is 75 minutes and consists of tap, ballet, and barre. Cost is $50.00 a month, plus tax. No other discounts.

Any additional classes you select remain the original price with no further discounts.

Boyz Only - This non-stop weekly class is for only boys. 60 minutes of active fun will consist of Tap, Hip Hop, and Tricks. They will learn and perform two dances in the spring recital at the Paramount Theater. Cost is $42.00 a month, plus tax.

Jazz/Pom - A 30 minute class filled with fun and jazzy songs your child will love, for ages 6 -10. Class includes basic jazz moves, turns, and pom pom. This class will be one of your child's favorites. Children will do one recital dance. A 30 minute class filled with fun and jazzy songs, for ages 5, 6, 7 & 8. Class includes basic jazz moves and a touch of hip-hop with appropriate music selections. This class is a favorite. Children will do one recital dance. Cost is $32.00 a month, plus tax.

Wee- Hip Hop - Little kids love hip hop. We play clean sounding music as they learn the hip hop moves and style. Children must be 4 to 7 in age, and enrolled in a regular dance class. Class is 30 minutes weekly, and the cost is $32.00 a month plus tax.

Contemporary/Lyrical - A versatile style that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical, and classical ballet. Contemporary can be done to any type of music. The dancer's performance and technical skills are expanded with this style. Class is 30 minutes weekly for children age 8 and older. Experience in dance is required. The cost is $32.00 a month plus tax.

Hip-Hop - A 30 or 45 minute weekly class. Steps taught are a clean hip-hop street style, with lots of the tumbling tricks, moves, and attitude. Classes are available starting at age 6 and up, with classes through the teens. A 30 min class is $32.00 a month plus tax and 45 minute class includes tumbling tricks, and the cost is $42.00 plus tax. We suggest you take a separate class in tumbling to better accomplish the hip hop tricks.

Cheerleading/Dance Team prep – This class is for ages 12 and up that want to try out for your schools cheerleading squat or dance team. You will learn the basics and technique plus the turns/tricks you will need to prepare for Cheerleading and/or Dance Team. This is a 30 minute weekly class for $32.00, plus tax.

Tumbling - For boys and girls age 6 and up in several levels of classes. The beginning tumblers work on various rolls, bridges, back bends, cartwheels, limbering and strength skills. Intermediate and advanced children work on front and back limbers, front and back walkovers, arabians, back handsprings, and aerials. The cost is $32.00 a month for a 30-minute beginning class. Intermediate class is 45 minutes, cost is $42.00 Advanced class is 45 min cost is $42.00 a month. If placed incorrectly we will change your time. Tumbling emphasizes a different set of skills than a gymnastics class. More classes scheduled as needed.

Beginning Pointe Class - Advanced Pointe. This is a 30 minute class for all qualified students. The cost is $32.00 a month plus tax. Beg. Class will work in ballet shoes, and you will earn your pointe shoes based on your development. Semi-inter/Adv. Pointe is for dancers who have shoes and has a recommendation for advanced placement.

Turn, stretch and leap class - Required for all Elites and Pre-Elites. This class helps stretch out your dancer and she will improve on turns, leaps, and flexibility. Part of the Elite package, but open to some qualified students in the higher levels. Non elite price is $32.00 a month and is a 30 min class.

ELITE and PRE-ELITE members are chosen by teacher recommendations and tryouts. To be in these select levels, you are REQUIRED TO TAKE CERTAIN CLASSES. If you cannot attend one of your required classes due to scheduling you will need to take that class with an equal or lower level class. These students work very hard, practice, learn quickly and take 7 to 10 classes a week, to accomplish the advanced levels. We are always looking for children with these qualities. Please mention at registration if you would like your child considered. We only take a few, and if they do not make it this year, they need to work hard and try again. Students must maintain good attendance, and Kompetition class is optional, but it does push your skill level even higher. Placement is by teachers and Cherie. This is a competing category, and we want a winning team. You may not be placed in the level you attended in the summer.

All classes are once a week. If you are new to our studio and have an experienced dancer, please call for a placement appointment. See full schedule listing in the squares, or under Elite.

Registration: We prefer to meet with you personally to discuss your child's dance education. However, if your schedule does not allow you to attend one at our registration times, please return the enclosed registration sheet with your payment. Our studio does not charge a registration fee. If we feel you have selected a class for your child that is not correct, or is already full, you will be contacted by phone. Cherie Chittenden 393-2314.

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Cheries Dance Studio offers classes in all styles of dance including hip hop, tap, ballet, pointe, jazz and much more. Lessons are for beginners through advanced dancers starting with ages three through teens. Our dance instructors work with students throughout the Cedar Rapids metro area including: Marion, Hiawatha, Robins, Center Point, Anamosa, and the Eastern Iowa Corridor.